Patents by Inventor Thomas Frommer

Thomas Frommer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7586280
    Abstract: A control module for controlling a rotational closure system of a vehicle. The control module may include a printed circuit board having an electronic circuit disposed thereon. The electronic circuit may be used to control a rotational closure system of the vehicle. A header may be connected to the printed circuit board. The header may include a top side and a bottom side having a relative, non-zero degree angle formed therebetween. Pins may extend from the bottom of the header to form an electrical connection with the electronic circuit on the printed circuit board. An angle sensor may be positioned on the top side of the header and be electrically connected to the pins of the header to communicate with the electronic circuit. The angle sensor may generate an angle signal for the electronic circuit to use in positioning the rotational closure system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Flextronics Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Warren, Steven Steane, Reginald Grills, Thomas Frommer, Darren Van Roon
  • Patent number: 7489483
    Abstract: A system for sensing short circuits and open circuits prior to operation of a motor (i.e., while the motor is in a static state), thereby sparing the electrical system from destructive effects of these electrical problems. In addition, the system may detect a short circuit during operation of the motor (i.e., while the motor is in a dynamic state). Still yet, the system may detect an open circuit at the motor. The motor may be any electromechanical motor, such as a direct current (DC) motor, used in a vehicle or otherwise for controlling motion of a mechanical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Flextronics Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Frommer, Wasim Tahir, Shashank Kumar Singh, Jason Chinsen, Tomasz T. Dominik
  • Publication number: 20080084229
    Abstract: A system for sensing short circuits and open circuits prior to operation of a motor (i.e., while the motor is in a static state), thereby sparing the electrical system from destructive effects of these electrical problems. In addition, the system may detect a short circuit during operation of the motor (i.e., while the motor is in a dynamic state). Still yet, the system may detect an open circuit at the motor. The motor may be any electromechanical motor, such as a direct current (DC) motor, used in a vehicle or otherwise for controlling motion of a mechanical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Frommer, Wasim Tahir, Shashank Kumar Singh, Jason Chinsen, Tomasz T. Dominik
  • Publication number: 20080061719
    Abstract: A control module for controlling a rotational closure system of a vehicle. The control module may include a printed circuit board having an electronic circuit disposed thereon. The electronic circuit may be used to control a rotational closure system of the vehicle. A header may be connected to the printed circuit board. The header may include a top side and a bottom side having a relative, non-zero degree angle formed therebetween. Pins may extend from the bottom of the header to form an electrical connection with the electronic circuit on the printed circuit board. An angle sensor may be positioned on the top side of the header and be electrically connected to the pins of the header to communicate with the electronic circuit. The angle sensor may generate an angle signal for the electronic circuit to use in positioning the rotational closure system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Garry Warren, Steven Steane, Reginald Grills, Thomas Frommer, Darren Van Roon